So, I cut off most of my hair. Or, rather, Virgil did. Beauty posts from me are super rare (because you probably don’t want to hear anything about beauty from a person who owns no make-up and wears pajamas most days), but this is kind of a big deal, so I’m sharing anyway.

I gave Virgil complete freedom–carte blanche–with the cut because, let’s face it, I don’t know what I’m doing. He picked the perfect cut for my face and (more importantly) my complete lack of skill or desire to fix my hair. The picture of me holding my pony tail is right after he cut and styled it, but the rest of the photos feature the following styling routine: take a shower, run fingers through wet hair to sort of brush it, let it dry, and that’s it. (Don’t worry, I’ll actually brush my hair sometimes too.)

This no-styling-necessary thing is a big deal to me, and is entirely dependent on how good the cut is. I’ve had a similar style before (2007?), but my hair flipped in all sorts of weird directions then. Virgil razor cuts and is rad with layering, so instead of going off in weird directions, the natural slight waves in my hair fall right into place with no effort. I don’t care about the way I look enough to, you know, do something about it daily, but damn it feels good to look nice by default.

I really can’t recommend Virgil enough if you’re in the Kansas City area. This isn’t sponsored in any way, but he’s the only stylist I’ve ever been comfortable with and does amazing work. If you’ve noticed an improvement in Jake’s hair over the past year, it’s because of Virgil. My mom has also been going to him for cuts and color. And I’m just going to keep sending people his way.

Hooray for awesome haircuts and the awesome people who make them happen!

P.S. Might as well get in a family picture in too since the big camera was out and my mom was there to snap one. Thanks mom!

I’m pretty sure we have the same hair! I’ve been letting mine grow out, but the way your hair is cut now is how I usually wear it. Although I do actually have to brush mine because otherwise it’s full of tangles.

Love the look!

http://www.thenerdnest.com/ Megan Anderson

Hair twins!

I’m sure I’ll brush it most days post shower, but if I brush it when it’s dry, it’ll just go POUF.

Janine van Emden

Having a hair – person that gets you and does an amazing job is really something you should cherish. It looks awesome!

So cute! And so lucky to have found someone who understands your hair AND how much you don’t want to deal with it!

http://www.hclappy.wordpress.com/ Jen

And of course, Yay for Locks of Love!

http://www.thenerdnest.com/ Megan Anderson

Yay!

http://www.thenerdnest.com/ Megan Anderson

So true. Because I do not at all want to deal with it.

Nicol

That haircut is sooo adorable on you! Yay you for donating to Locks of Love! You rock!

http://www.thenerdnest.com/ Megan Anderson

Thanks Nicol!

http://kelliewinnell.typepad.com/ Kellie

I can not believe how much that hair cut is just YOU! Perfect style for you. I am like you, I wash, run my finger through and let try and I have what you used to have, long hair. And have been looking to get a cut some time soon as it’s too heavy. CUTE family pic too!

http://www.thenerdnest.com/ Megan Anderson

Kellie,

Thanks!

Not having the weight is probably the best part. I could only wear my hair a few ways or I’d get headaches.

Let me know if you get yours chopped so I can see!

http://xmydearambellina.com/ Amber

I love the haircut! I mean, I loved your long hair, but this looks really good too! I’m jealous!

http://www.thenerdnest.com/ Megan Anderson

Thanks, Amber!

http://www.alexandraraedesign.com/blog/ Alexandra Rae

Megan, you look GORGEOUS.
And I totally know what you mean by sticking with someone who can do your hair RIGHT– ever since I got THE WORST HAIRCUT EVER freshman year of college, I’ve been going to the person who “fixed” it… and literally no one has touched my hair since.

You look GREAT. I love the cut.

http://www.thenerdnest.com/ Megan Anderson

I’m glad you found someone who could fix it

Your hair is always awesome. You rock the bangs.

http://www.alexandraraedesign.com/blog/ Alexandra Rae

You are way too kind.

This is why we need to meet IRL, because two days with me and you would be like, “WHAT IS GOING ON WITH YOUR HAIR.”

http://www.thenerdnest.com/ Megan Anderson

You know me well enough to know that I would never say that (or probably even notice!).

http://www.alexandraraedesign.com/blog/ Alexandra Rae

I know. You would never be mean. But dude. My hair GROWS. Outward. POOF!

http://www.thenerdnest.com/ Megan Anderson

Jake’s does too!

http://www.mylifeasateacup.com/ Kristin

Love the new hair cut!! Finding one that is easy to maintain, is you, and is done right is a lot harder than it sounds, and you totally rock it

http://www.thenerdnest.com/ Megan Anderson

It is hard! I’m glad I found someone to figure it out for me, because I could not have arrived here on my own.